The Celeron is a budget version of a Pentium II or higher processor. As such, they are compatible with any computer that can run a Pentium family processor. Macs were never shipped with a Pentium processor - Intel Macs started with with the Core Duo. However, one could theoretically replace the Core Duo with an older Celeron with the same socket type.
Most Dell computer parts are compatible with other computers (CPUs, GPUs, RAM, hard disks etc.). What you want to look out for is PC case parts and power supplies, which tend not to be compatible with non-Dell cases. As for peripherals (mice, keyboards, printers etc.) - they're all compatible.
Pentium II, Athlon XP, Pentium 4 Celeron, Pentium Extreme Edition
some factors that you need to consider.first the purpose you need that cpu.the cpus clock,the cpus fsb,the cpus socket to be compatible with your motherboard and the cpus l2 cache
Most CPUs in modern computers are removable.
The CPU will need to be compatible with the motherboard, only. You can find out if it is by looking at the motherboard's spec sheet.
The central processing unit (CPU). In the past, CPUs used to only have 1 core, but with the multiple cores in computers now, it is like having multiple CPUs.
The AMD Phenom series of CPUs is AMDs QUAD-CORE series of CPUs and are available at a start of around $200+ sold seperately. Only some of the most advanced motherboards of todays era of computers (march '09) are compatible with these processors. Please look up your motherboard's model number and refer to the company's website to confirm its compatibility with the Phenom processor.
The AMD Phenom series of CPUs is AMDs QUAD-CORE series of CPUs and are available at a start of around $200+ sold seperately. Only some of the most advanced motherboards of todays era of computers (march '09) are compatible with these processors. Please look up your motherboard's model number and refer to the company's website to confirm its compatibility with the Phenom processor.
pentium 4
Dell does not manufacture CPUs themselves but rather use CPUs from big manufacturers like Intel and then put them in their computers. So simply check what CPU the Dell model has and then find information at the manufacturers website, usually Intel.
The CPUs in desktop computers are designed to provide maximum performance. This is usually not a concern for mobile computers; power efficiency and low heat are more important. So the processors in laptops and handhelds are designed slightly differently from those in desktops, to fit the needs of mobile suers better.
In shops that sell parts to build computers or by ordering over the Internet from computer upgrade specialists or from Amazon.